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Topic: “Aristotle and Aristotelians on pre-Aristotelian Theorizing”
What did Aristotle and those who followed in his path think that Aristotle’s predecessors were up to? Aristotle’s discussion of his predecessors in Meta. A, Physics I and GC are of special interest. In addition, possible questions include but are not restricted to the following. Did Aristotle and ancient and medieval Aristotelians understand pre-Aristotelian science as conforming to the Posterior Analytics? How did they understand ancient Greek geometry? How did they understand the explanatory strategy found in Plato’s Timaeus and other Platonic works? How did they understand the methods and principles of the Hippocratic writers? How did Arabic alchemy build on and respond to both Aristotle and Empedocles? How were the varieties of Aristotelian noetics integrated with Platonic ontology?
Opening Date For Submissions: TBA
Closing Date For Submissions: TBA
Announcement of Program: TBA
Four (4) Special Invited Speakers: TBA
Ten Contributed Papers: TBA
Scientific Committee: Owen Goldin, Richard Taylor, David Twetten
Presented by the Marquette Midwest Seminar in Ancient and Medieval Philosophy & the Aquinas and ‘the Arabs’ International Working Group (AAIWG) with the support of the Department of Philosophy at Marquette University
This In-Person Conference is intended to provide a formal occasion and central location for philosophers and scholars of the Midwest region (and anywhere elsewhere) to present and discuss their current work on Aristotle and his interpreters in ancient and medieval philosophy.
Please note: Plans are for an in-person conference. We will switch to a hybrid or fully online format only in the event of a significant surge in local Milwaukee area COVID infection rates. If a presenter selected for the conference program is later barred from travel due to COVID infection rates in the home country or region, we will arrange for an online presentation.
Registration: Contact Prof. Owen Goldin (Owen.Goldin@Marquette.edu), Department of Philosophy, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881
Beaumier Conference Center B-C
Raynor Memorial Library
PRESENTERS: Established Scholars: send a title and tentative abstract (not exceeding 500 words); Graduate Students: send a title, abstract (not exceeding 500 words) and have your faculty advisor or dissertation director email indicating that you are doing professional level work. (This need not be lengthy but should be strongly supportive.) Send applications to:
The Organizing Committee will select presenters on the basis of promise of quality of proposals (title and abstract) and scholarly record as the primary criteria. Presenters selected will be asked to confirm their participation by registering and paying the conference fee ($50).
ATTENDING ONLY: Send Registration check with name, address, academic affiliation.
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL PRESENTERS AND ATTENDEES
(fees cover light buffet breakfasts, refreshments, picnic dinner one night)
Advance Registration ($50 by check) Deadline: May 1, 2024 (except for presenters who must confirm earlier)
NOTE => After May 1 Registration only at the door: $60 cash.
CHECKS SHOULD BE MADE OUT TO: Marquette University
(Fees are waived for Marquette students, faculty and staff for on-campus events only.)
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Registration Form.
=> ALL ATTENDEES (including the Marquette community) are asked to register <=
NAME:
TITLE:
ACADEMIC AFFILIATION:
ADDRESS:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
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Print the Registration Form above and send your check made out to “Marquette University” to:
Owen Goldin
Philosophy Department
Marquette University
P.O. Box 1880
Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881
For housing options, see the bottom of this webpage.
Conference Schedule 2025
All sessions will be held in the Beaumier Conference Center in the lower level of Raynor Library at 1355 W. Wisconsin Ave.
For a campus map, click https://www.marquette.edu/campus-map/marquette-map.pdf
Wednesday 25 June: Beaumier Conference Center, Raynor Library
(1) 9-10:15 am:
(2) 10:20-12 noon: Special Session #1
12 noon -1:30 pm Lunch – suggestions: Law School Cafe (very good and convenient), AMU (Student Union), local Pizza restaurant, Qdoba, Miss Katie’s Diner, and more in the immediate area.
(3) 1:30-2:45:
Coffee 2:45 pm – 3 pm
(4) 2:00-4:15 pm:
(5) 4:20-5:35 pm:
6:00 pm Picnic This Evening! Gordon Park, Covered Shelter. Carpooling available.
Thursday 26 June: Beaumier Conference Center, Raynor Library
(6) 9-10:15 am:
(7) 10:20-12 noon: Special Session #2
12 noon -1:30 pm Lunch – suggestions: Law School Cafe (very good and convenient), AMU (Student Union), local Pizza restaurant, Qdoba, Miss Katie’s Diner, and more in the immediate area.
(8)1:30-2:45:
Coffee 2:45 pm – 3 pm
(9) 3:00-4:14 pm:
(10) 4:20-5:50 pm: Special Session #3
Evening activities and dinner options forthcoming.
Friday 27 June: Beaumier Conference Center, Raynor Library
(11) 9-10:15 am:
(12) 10:20-12 noon: Special Session #4
12 noon -1:30 pm Lunch – suggestions: Law School Cafe (very good and convenient), AMU (Student Union), local Pizza restaurant, Qdoba, Miss Katie’s Diner, and more in the immediate area.
(13) 1:30-2:45 pm:
Coffee 2:45 pm – 3 pm
(14) 3:00-4:15 pm:
4:20-4:45 pm: Closing discussion
Friday Evening: Optional Friday ca. 8 pm Dinner (self-pay) at the Fox and Hounds Restaurant 30 miles north of Milwaukee, preceded by a reception at Prof. Taylor’s lakeside home. Carpooling available. Reservation required. The Fox and Hounds can be a bit pricey but they have a 2-dinners-for-the-price-of-1 deal, so once two people pair up, the cost is more modest for each. For information on the restaurant and its prices, see this link: Fox and Hounds Restaurant.
ABSTRACTS FORTHCOMING
Housing on the Marquette Campus and local hotel information 2024
Among the most convenient local hotels is the four-star Ambassador Hotel at 2308 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53233, tel. 414-345-5008. Search for the best rates online Do check http://www.ambassadormilwaukee.com. But rates are dynamic and change with demand, especially when there are many other summertime events ongoing in Milwaukee.
Some rooms are available at Marquette University
MORE INFORMATION FORTHCOMING